An apparatus includes a model unit and a template member. The model unit defines a shape in the form of a portion of a body. The template member is disposed adjacent to the model unit such that a portion of the template member is disposed within the shape defined by the model unit.
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1. An apparatus, comprising: a model unit, the model unit defining a shape in the form of a portion of a body; and a template member disposed adjacent to the model unit such that a portion of the template member is disposed within the shape defined by the model unit, wherein the template member includes a plate portion and an extension portion that is configured to be removably coupled to the plate portion, the extension portion extends in a direction orthogonal with respect to a surface of the plate portion.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the shape defined by the model unit is in the shape of a kidney of a mammal.
3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the extension portion is configured to extend into the shape defined by the model unit when the template member is disposed adjacent to the model unit.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the template member is removably coupled to the model unit.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plate portion includes a plurality of extension members.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plate portion includes a plurality of extension members, the plurality of extension members being configured to extend into the shape defined by the model unit when the template member is disposed adjacent to the model unit.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: a light unit disposed adjacent to the model unit.
8. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: a light unit, the model unit being coupled to the light unit and being disposed between the light unit and the template member.
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June 25, 2019
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